Mets fans clamoring for a look at the future will get their wish Sunday from Francisco Alvarez.
, Alvarez is expected to be the starting catcher Sunday against the Marlins, manager Buck Showalter revealed Saturday before Tomas Nido made his second straight start behind the plate.
But he didn’t have to idle long because Omar Navarez suffered a medium-to-high-grade strain of his left calf that typically requires a recovery of at least eight weeks.Navarez’s injury takes away the luxury of matching up Alvarez with pitchers he might be more comfortable with than others after spring training.“At some point, they have to be comfortable with you and you have to get comfortable with them, and there’s only one way to do that,” manager Buck Showalter said.
Mark Canha made his 59th career start – but first since Sept. 23, 2020 with the Athletics – at first base Saturday against the Marlins.
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